Overview
The Norton Thoracic Institute | St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center believes in treating all patients with dignity and respect. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the Institute works to diagnose and treat some of the most complex thoracic and esophageal diseases in the Southwest through a team of physicians who provide patients with a plan of care. Patients receive treatment with state-of-the-art technology to ensure a full range of treatment options. We offer treatment and care in accordance with national guidelines.
Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Lung Cancer, Hiatal Hernia, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
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- EPO
- HMO
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Locations
500 W Thomas Rd Ste 500, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Chirag Patel is a Thoracic Surgeon in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.
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Iva Smolens is a Thoracic Surgeon in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Smolens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
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Elbert Kuo is a Thoracic Surgeon in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Kuo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Huang isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Lung TransplantDr. Huang isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Transplant.
- Advanced
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Huang isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EsophagitisDr. Huang isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- HerniaDr. Huang isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Huang isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Lung CancerDr. Huang isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Huang isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Huang isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Huang isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Huang isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Huang isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Collapsed LungDr. Huang isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.